Stoke Town Shamblers F.C

💔 An End of an Era 💔

It is with a heavy heart that we've made the incredibly difficult decision that Stoke Town Shamblers FC will not be continuing next season.

This isn't a decision we've taken lightly.

Over the last few months we've done everything we could to keep the club going. We've pushed recruitment, spoken to old faces, welcomed new ones, and explored every option available. Sadly, despite all our efforts, we simply don't have enough committed players to carry the club forward.

It's heartbreaking because this club has always been about so much more than football. It's been Sunday mornings, celebrations, heartbreak, laughs, lifelong friendships, and memories that will stay with us forever.

To every player who's pulled on the shirt, every supporter who's cheered us on, every sponsor who backed us, every referee, opposition team (Even Foxley FC), and everyone who has been part of our journey... thank you. You've helped create something we'll always be proud of.

This isn't the ending we wanted, and there's a real sense of sadness and regret that we couldn't find a way to keep the Shamblers going.

For now, we'll look back with pride at everything we achieved together and the memories we made along the way.

Once a Shambler, always a Shambler. ❤️💙

Thank you for everything.

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⚽ PLAYERS WANTED ⚽
Looking for a new challenge this season?
Fed up of sitting on the bench? Fancy a fresh start? Want to enjoy your football again?
Stoke Town Shamblers FC are looking to strengthen the squad for the new season.
We're not promising Champions League football... But we do promise: 🍺 A brilliant group of lads ⚽ Competitive Sunday League football 💪 Thursday night training (8–9pm) 🎉 A club where football is taken seriously... but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Whether you've just moved clubs, are returning after a break, or simply fancy a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome players of all positions and abilities who want to improve, compete and be part of a great dressing room.
No egos. No drama. Just football, laughs and plenty of memories.
📩 Drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram to find out more.
Good players welcome. Good lads essential.
North Staffordshire Sunday Football League
Stoke Town Shamblers F.C

⚽️ 5-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT REPORT ⚽️

A slightly different challenge for the Shamblers this weekend… trading the big pitch for a 5-a-side tournament 😅
And in true Shamblers fashion, half the squad were still out at 5:30am 🍺
With no recognised keeper available, joint gaffa Russ rolled back the years at the ripe old age of 46 and stepped between the sticks 🧤👏
Meanwhile, too hungover to actually play, Tom Groves took on managerial duties from the sidelines like a budget Pep Guardiola 😆
The group stage was a mixed bag early on as the lads adjusted to new positions, tiny pitches and the scorching heat ☀️
But the Town got off to a winning start:
✅ Win 3–2
❌ Loss straight after after taking the foot off the gas
✅ Big 4–0 win in our best performance of the day
✅ Another 4–2 victory to top the group 💪
Into the quarter-finals we went, but after the break we never quite settled and eventually lost out to Bradwell.
Still, a cracking run-out for the lads and a much better showing than anyone expected after the previous night’s “preparation” 😂
🏅 Player of the Tournament: Lucas Durose
Calm on the ball, dictated play all day and looked levels above at times 👏
Not bad for a bunch of lads running on zero sleep and vibes 🍺⚽️


North Staffordshire Sunday Football League

🚨🧤 GOALKEEPER WANTED 🧤🚨
Stoke Town Shamblers FC are on the hunt for a new number 1… or at this point, anyone willing to dive towards a football without immediately pulling a hamstring 👀
What we offer:
⚽ A proper Sunday League atmosphere
🍺 Post-match “analysis” in the pub The All New Red Lion
🗣️ Defenders confidently shouting “KEEPER’S!” before leaving you in a 1v1
🥶 Questionable weather conditions
🏆 The occasional football masterclass mixed with absolute chaos
What we need:
🧤 Someone who can catch a ball
🧤 Someone who doesn’t mind muddy goalmouths
🧤 Someone available Sunday mornings
🧤 Bonus points if you can ping a 40-yard pass after conceding 3
Ability level?
As long as you’re reliable, loud enough to blame the defence, and don’t disappear after one bad game… you’ll fit right in 🤝
Training Thursday nights or Friday Night Social 🍻
Matches Sunday mornings ⚽
Drop us a message on our socials if interested 📩

North Staffordshire Sunday Football League

Like a few other clubs were also on the lookout for a goalkeeper 🔍
Drop us a message if you're interested.

Are you looking for a new challenge or a new Sunday league club for the new season?
Get in touch.

North Staffordshire Sunday Football League

And that's it another season done 👍🏼✅
A massive shout out to 85 Secret Garden for our sponsorship and The All New Red Lion for keeping the lads fed and well hydrated through the season 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️

We truly appreciate your support.

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽

Stoke Town Shamblers 2 – 3 Travelers Rest

Final game of the season… and it had a bit of everything 😮‍💨
The Town started bright, taking the lead after 10 minutes. A lovely switch of play from converted centre-back Joe set Matt Coar free — a few tidy touches later and he drilled it low into the bottom corner. 1–0 👌
We had chances to make it two… but as always, didn’t take them 😅
Travelers grew into the game and pulled it back to 1–1 before turning it around to go into the break 2–1 up.
HT: 1–2.

Second half, same story… chances came and went, and Travelers made it 3–1.
But this is Shamblers. We don’t go quietly 💪
Aaron Taft stepped up with an absolute worldie from 20 yards 🚀 — keeper rooted, no chance. 3–2. Game on.
We pushed, we grafted, we threw everything at it… but Travelers held on.
Full-time: 2–3.
Not the result we wanted to end the season, but plenty of fight as always.
We go again next season. 💙🍺

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽
Stoke Town Shamblers 2 – 2 Foxley
Midweek madness!!

The Town started well and took the lead through Joe Birks, firing through a crowded box to make it 1–0 👌
Foxley hit back with a quality finish into the top corner — fair play, nothing stopping that. 1–1.
Then… chaos!
Bucko sees red after putting his in head the center backs face! 🤦‍♂️🟥
Somehow, the reactive punches flying around after were completely missed… so it stayed 10 vs 11.

Foxley took control with the extra man, kept the ball well and eventually made it 2–1 with a cross that found its way into the net.
HT: 1–2.

Second half, different story 💪
The Shamblers regrouped, stayed compact, let Foxley have it in front of us and worked as a unit. Proper disciplined stuff.
Chances started to come — a couple of corners we really should’ve buried 👀
But when you need a goal…
Mr Reliable Aaron Taft steps up and bags his 15th of the season ⚽🔥
From there, we held strong and saw it out for a hard-earned point with 10 men.
Full-time: 2–2

Massive effort. Massive discipline.
That’s Shamblers. 💙🍺

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